A purposeful rounding program is a great way to check in on residents, assess their needs and create that personalized touch in senior housing and memory care communities. We discussed how a rounding program can positively impact residents, direct-care workers and operators in a recent whitepaper and now we want to get tactical and highlight …
In a recent whitepaper, we highlighted the advantages of implementing a resident-rounding program in senior housing and memory care communities. From improving resident satisfaction and boosting staff morale to bolstering a fall prevention program, the benefits are numerous. Let’s now dig deeper into the person-centered care aspect of resident rounding and explore how it can …
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Are you making the most out of your regular resident wellness checks? While mandatory and commonplace in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, staff rounding in assisted living does not share the same requirements, which has led to a limitation of resources to effectively implement. These regular resident checkins are optimal times to ensure not only resident comfort, …
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Senior housing occupancy rates are at an all-time low, falling by nearly 7% to 80.7% due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 according to GlobeSt.com. Communities must find ways to keep the residents they have and not lose them to competitors while ramping up referrals to attract new move-ins. One way to achieve this go …
SafelyYou is pleased to introduce you to Kayla Neria! Kayla was selected from a pool of nominations for our February Fall Champion Hero! Kayla has been a dedicated Care Partner at Carlton Senior Living – Davis (CA) for 2 years. “Kayla responds to fall notifications quickly and effectively, consistently lowering to the ground to comfort residents until additional …
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Caring for adults living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be very complex and requires a deep sense of understanding and patience. Direct-care staff must assist with activities of daily living and provide a safe environment for memory care residents, who are often confused and prone to falling. Since this type of individualized care entails extensive …
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SafelyYou announced the launch of SafelyYou University to provide free dementia and fall prevention training for senior housing and memory care communities. This is the only educational program that combines fall prevention best practices with the person-centered approach needed to meet the unique needs of adults living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, who have a limited …
As Alzheimer’s and dementia progress, keeping residents from falling becomes increasingly difficult. An effective fall prevention program to keep memory care residents safe is crucial, but it is challenging to develop and requires comprehensive training tailored to individuals and their needs. Senior housing communities may question the cost and type of impact this type of …
Registration Open! National Fall Huddle Webinar Series: Fall Champions and Staff Training on Wednesday, 2/17 Do your communities have a fall champion? If not, they should! In a poll last month, about 2/3 of respondents stated they did not have a fall champion in their community or were unsure. Fall champions are key team members in reducing falls and …
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“We’re not just sending alarms or telling staff that an individual has fallen, we’re giving staff superhuman abilities to staff for the first time. We’re enabling staff to identify exactly how falls are happening and what steps can be taken to improve care for each individual resident.” – George Netscher, SafelyYou CEO In Argentum’s latest …
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